Dubai, UAE, 16 October 2025. Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World has unveiled its line-up of over 200 high-level speakers and an action-packed agenda for its biggest summit to date, which will see more than 1,600 hospitality and tourism leaders descend on Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, 27-29 October.
Thoughtful Design Meets Responsible Luxury in New Cotton Velour Slippers
A new addition to the guestroom experience brings together comfort, craftsmanship, and sustainability. The cotton velour slippers with breathable linen soles are designed for hotels and resorts seeking to enhance comfort while aligning with environmentally responsible practices.
Turning October Into Opportunity: How Hotels Can Use PMS Insights to Drive Shoulder-Season Revenue
As the leaves turn and summer’s bustle gives way to cooler days, October can feel like a lull for many hotel operators. But for properties that know how to mine the gold in data, this shoulder season can become one of the most profitable windows of the year. By harnessing property-management system insights, hoteliers can maximize off-peak revenues by analyzing past trends, understanding cancellation behavior, and deploying targeted tactics against a softer demand environment.
The Era of YOU: Booking.com Predicts the Top Trends Defining Travel in 2026, With Individuality Taking Center Stage
Travel has always been personal, but in 2026 it will move far beyond one-size-fits-all itineraries. In 2026, travelers will reject conventions and lean into passions that feel distinctive and truly their own. From adrenaline-fueled compatibility tests to mystical detours and stays in futuristic homes, every trip becomes a bold expression of individuality and identity: this is who I am, this is what I want, and this is what I love.
Kiosk.eu and straiv Deepen Collaboration to Deliver a Seamless, Stylish, and Fully Supported Digital Guest Journey Across Europe
straiv and KIOSK Embedded Systems Europe are reinforcing their proven partnership to help hotel owners digitize the entire guest journey—from pre-arrival mobile check-in to lobby self check-in/out kiosks along with instant keycard dispensing.
Formula 1 drove Milan room rates to record-highs
Driven by the Italian Grand Prix and Fashion Week, Milan posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Influence Society Releases Fourth Edition of Societies Quarterly, Showcasing the New Language of Exceptional Hospitality
Influence Society has released the fourth edition of its acclaimed Societies Quarterly series offering an in-depth editorial lens on what’s shaping the future of exceptional hospitality. As 2025 draws to a close, design languages are evolving, AI tools are maturing, and the creative landscape continues to accelerate. This latest issue explores how brands at the vanguard are blending subtle technology, cultural nuance, and narrative-rich design to stand apart in a marketplace increasingly defined by sameness.
Mett Barcelona Opens with the City at Its Feet
With the city at its feet and the Mediterranean on the horizon, the METT Barcelona hotel opened this month, offering a lively new sanctuary atop Tibidabo, Barcelona’s tallest hill, a five-star experience that turns the beauty of celebrating life into art.
Villa Nord to Open in Trondheim, Adding a New Boutique Hotel to Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio
A new icon rises in Trondheim. Villa Nord, a new boutique hotel on a storied address, is joining the Nordic Hotels & Resorts family. Set to open in September 2026, this new landmark in the making will offer an experience of modern luxury, intimacy and tailored service in historic surroundings.
The budget paradox: Why do hotels cap direct booking budgets but give OTAs unlimited spend?
Most hotels fund their distribution channels in a way that doesn’t add up.